When self-proclaimed "'70s dirt rock cover band" Chevy Metal walked onto the BMO Harris Pavilion stage on the Summerfest grounds early Thursday evening for the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary, Dave Grohl, A-list rock star frontman for Foo Fighters (not to mention that little band he played in, Nirvana), casually walked up with the trio, electric guitar in hand, to the sound of ecstatic cheers and at least one scream of "Awesome!" | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article

Dave Grohl, pictured here performing with Foo Fighters at the Marcus Amphitheater for Summerfest last year, is expected to make a newly-announced guest appearance during the Chevy Metal set at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration Thursday. Journal Sentinel photo by Chris Wilson.| Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Sorry we’re not sorry to dampen your 110-year anniversary jitters, but there’s bound to be one person wondering how to avoid this weekend’s festivities. Aside from hitting the highway faster than you can say “leather jacket,” we recommend eight ways to dodge Harley-Davidson’s thunder. We can't promise all of these places will be Harley-free, but we'd guess most of the HOG riders will have other things to do.

Ip Man was Bruce Lee's teacher and has been portrayed in films about Lee's career and his own.

This is something martial arts fans already knew. But you don't have to be a martial arts fan to be bowled over by "The Grandmaster," the atmospheric and poetic martial arts love story about Ip Man's early life by director Wong Kar Wai. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article(1)

Harley's 110th may saturate Milwaukee this weekend but there is more for you to experience over the holiday. Check out these nightlife planning tips in just under two minutes. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(1)

As a moviegoer, I am not against car chases, but I generally like some movie wrapped around them.

Ninety-five percent of "Getaway" takes place behind the wheel of a speeding car. I can only assume the filmmakers thought that, if they kept things moving fast enough, the audience would not notice the giant gaping holes in the plot that kept whizzing by. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article

Harry. Zayn. Niall. Louis. Liam. If you have kids of a certain age, those names probably mean something to you. For everyone else, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne are the members of the unbelievably popular British boy band One Direction. There might not be a more popular group in the world right now.

As noted in "One Direction: This Is Us," a new documentary about the group directed by Morgan Spurlock ("Super Size Me"), an arena tour sold out in a few hours. They were the first U.K. band to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart, and their debut album has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. An anchorwoman remarks that not even the Beatles were that famous so quickly. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article

DUE OUT TUESDAY

NOW YOU SEE ME (Summit) A quartet of stage magicians travel from city to city, stealing from the rich to give to their audience — with a pair of frustrated and agitated cops on their trail. With Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco as the magician-thieves, Mark Ruffalo and Mélanie Laurent as the cops in pursuit, and Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine along for the ride. (PG-13; language, action, innuendo) ★★1/2 | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article

Local Beat is just shy of its first year anniversary (blows kazoo), where I've attempted to comprehensively cover this city's music scene. But there's one area where I've fallen short. My main goal for year two is to do a roundup of local album reviews at the end of every month, beginning now.

So Milwaukee musicians, I need your help. If you're releasing an album, contact me by the 15th of the month prior. I'll try to get a review in — and there might be other story opportunities as well. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article

Two of the most-talked-about recent comedy recordings are featured in the new Humble Bundle, an online name-your-own-price offer that continues through Sept. 11.

The new Humble Comedy Bundle includes Tig Notaro's "Live," which she recorded shortly after she learned she had breast cancer, and Maria Bamford's "The Special Special Special," which she taped in a living room with the audience consisting entirely of her parents, who are often the subjects of her humor. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Article(1)

Like the thousands of Harley-Davidson riders arriving in Milwaukee this weekend, Brookfield-based country singer-songwriter Nora Collins is also celebrating the local motorcycle company's 110th anniversary with the release of her new single, "Harley." It's a brooding love song that highlights Collins' talented vocals - a tender blend of sweetness and fierce twang. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Miley Cyrus, as the entire country knows by now, caused an uproar with her performance on the MTV Video Music Awards this past Sunday. Reuters photo by Lucas Jackson.| Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Tonight's the night you can see Toby Keith, Bret Michaels, Dropkick Murphys, Lupe Fiasco and the Doobie Brothers headline the Summerfest stages at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration.

The weekend celebration boasts over 66-band performances and will start early for H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) members today, who can arrive at Maier Festival Park as early as noon with appropriate H.O.G. identification. | Aug. 29, 2013»Read Full Blog Post